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Are you homeschooling through the summer?
We asked our readers, "Are you homeschooling through the summer?" We've included their responses below - Shannon - I will be. Why stop learning/teaching just because the school system does?…
Summer Fun – Can You Share Your Ideas?
Homeschool.com regularly publishes our “101 Things To Do This Summer” list, full of summer fun activities (they're fun AND educational!). This year, our 101 list is included…
A 1912 Exam Taught Me What I Know About Choosing Homeschool Curriculum
With one foot in childhood and the other entering adulthood, eighth grade is a pivotal time. Choosing a homeschool curriculum can be nerve-wracking when you realize that eighth grade…
6 Ways Online Learning Makes Study More Interesting for Children
6 Ways Online Learning Makes Study More Interesting for Children There’s no denying the fact that everyone approaches studies differently. Some kids dive into their books with enthusiasm while…
Herb Gardening 101
One of the great things about herb gardening is that you're able to grow varieties that can be difficult to find in a grocery store or even at the farmer's market. Photo by Robyn Jay licensed…
The Hidden Flip-side Strengths of Dyslexia
The Flip-side Strengths of Dyslexia There’s a saying that goes, “The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree.” It is very common to find someone in a dyslexic child’s parents’…
FYI – 2017’s Best & Worst Entry-Level Jobs
Taking stock of the first-timer employment landscape, WalletHub’s analysts compared more than 100 different types of entry-level positions based on 12 key metrics. The data set ranges from…
Today is Actually Memorial Day!
I know we just had a three-day Memorial Day weekend - but do you know that TODAY is actually Memorial Day? Memorial Day has been an official national holiday since 1868 when Army General John…
Making Summer a “No Summer Slide” Zone
Making Summer a “No Summer Slide” Zone If you are a parent of a school age child then you know that summertime is when children lose much of the knowledge that teachers, whether they…
Summer Learning – Summer Fun!
Summer Learning - Summer Fun! That's what Rebecca Kochenderfer's new book, The Summertime Survival Guide for Parents: How to Create a Summer of Wonder, Discovery and Fun! is all…